postcard | empire theatre

empire theatre
{location} 56 neil st
{built} 1933
{architect} hall + phillips
{style} art deco
{general} the original 1911 empire theatre was significantly damaged by fire in february 1933 but substantial parts that survived were incorporated into the new design completed in november 1933
{heritage listed} yes
{other} with seating for 2500 patrons, it was the second largest in queensland and began re-screening films until 1971 when numbers declined due to television becoming more popular